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Validation of the "Proactive" self-assessment tool for older people to identify their own risk of functional decline [Screening, prevention, and health promotion]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Developing innovative approaches to prevent or manage age-related health problems and disabilities is a public health priority. Therefore, we have developed Proactive, a self-administered screening questionnaire that enables older people to independently monitor their risk of functional decline.

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Maryland's Primary Care Program: incremental progress or breakthrough?

The Health Policy Exchange

Our residency, formerly a collaboration with Providence Hospital, is now known as the Medstar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center Family Medicine Residency Program. According to MedChi , the average practice received $176,000 in care management fees in 2019. I stepped down as director of the Robert L. Phillips, Jr.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

Understanding Preventive Health Services: The Foundation of Wellness Preventive health services encompass medical care specifically designed to prevent illnesses, detect conditions early, and promote overall wellness. This level of prevention is crucial for conditions that benefit from early intervention.

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Double-Booking the Doctor is Half-Booking the Patient

A Country Doctor Writes

I have always tried to “squeeze” urgent visits in when I know the patient and the issue they’re having. Not only have we shortened medical appointments to 15 minutes. Sometimes a patient does need a lot of non-provider time, for example to get undressed and ready for a Pap smear. Government.

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“The physician–patient encounter is health care’s choke point” -NEJM

A Country Doctor Writes

Its basic argument was that it isn’t sustainable to only see patients one by one in traditional doctor visits. I thought of it the other day when I put together a presentation about Galileo’s way of interacting with patients. Most medical practices are still stuck doing piecework.

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Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications. Blood pressure is logged as two figures, such as 120/80 mmHg.

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Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications. Blood pressure is logged as two figures, such as 120/80 mmHg.